Associate Attorney 2

Litchfield Cavo LLP • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

Litchfield Cavo LLP is a premier insurance coverage and litigation defense law firm founded in 1998 on one principle—client service comes first. Our attorneys operate out of 23 offices, serving clients in more than 35 states nationwide. Collectively, we are a resource of experienced trial attorneys providing creative and responsive service. Our Tampa, FL office is growing and actively seeking Associate Attorneys interested in advancing their career among a team of staff and attorneys, who value and foster open and honest communication, and act with integrity and professionalism. Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a dynamic work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development. OPPORTUNITY | Associate Attorney Litchfield Cavo seeks a well-rounded, highly-motivated, general liability defense attorneys with a minimum of two years of experience in the following practice areas: personal injury, motor vehicle liability, premises liability, trucking, products liability and/or construction defects. Must be licensed to practice in Florida. Additional court admissions would be a plus. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a variety of litigation cases for nationwide clients with a forward-thinking firm.

Requirements

• proactively work independently and as part of a team
• demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills
• ability to move from case to case
• knowledge of both state and federal court procedures
• proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and navigating the internet
• minimum of two years of experience in the following practice areas: personal injury, motor vehicle liability, premises liability, trucking, products liability and/or construction defects
• Must be licensed to practice in Florida

Nice To Haves

• Additional court admissions would be a plus

Responsibilities

• draft, prepare and handle pleadings, motions, orders and legal memoranda
• draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions
• conduct legal research competently and with proficiency
• prepare and take depositions of parties, experts and witnesses
• review client documents, draft case evaluations and timely status report correspondence
• assist with and participate in mediations and court appearances
• interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff

Benefits

• competitive compensation plan
• excellent benefits package
• dynamic work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development
• experienced support staff
• current technology
• ongoing training
• full-time IT and marketing departments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees